Karen Jordan
Jordan previously served as weekend anchor and general assignment reporter at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia, Pa., where she worked from 2000-03. In addition to anchoring the station's weekend newscast, she served as the primary fill-in for WPHL's weekday anchor and covered breaking news and local stories.
From 1999-2000, Jordan served as a main anchor and reporter at WRGT-TV in Dayton, Ohio. She also worked as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for WKEF-TV in Dayton (1997-99).
Jordan began her career in Rockford, Ill., as a general assignment reporter for WIFR-TV (1995-97). She also gained early experience at WMAQ-AM in Chicago, where she worked through the Medill News Service as a radio reporter (1995).
Jordan has been recognized for excellence throughout her career. Most recently, she was named a 2003 Rising Star by Today's Chicago Woman. She was honored with the YMCA Black Achiever Award in 2000 and received the Bethune Recognition for women in the media from the National Council of Negro Women in 1999. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Jordan graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga., with a B.A. degree in English in 1994. She earned a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 1995.
Born in Nashville, Tenn., Jordan is married to broadcast journalist Christian Farr. Her father, Robert Jordan, is a long-time anchor and reporter at WGN-TV in Chicago.
Karen's Stories
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in Lake in the Hills neighborhood after woman passes out
A hot air balloon made an emergency landing Wednesday morning in a Lake in the Hills neighborhood.
Chicago Weather: Splash pads, cooling centers open as temperatures soar, but beaches remain closed
Splash pads and cooling centers in the city will be open to help Chicagoans beat the heat, but the city's beaches will remain closed.
Despite discomfort in heat, health officials say keep your mask on when out in public
Experts say if you are planning on being outside for a long period of time, use a more breathable cotton mask in a lighter color and bring extras in case of sweat.
Reopening Indiana: Crown Point water park welcomes visitors after COVID-19 delays
A northwest Indiana water park is finally starting its season after delays due to COVID-19.
More Black women buying guns to protect themselves, advocates and firearm dealers say
"I don't feel protected by those put in place to protect me so I wanted to protect myself."
Chicago Pride 2020 returns to movement's roots with Sunday protests for Black trans lives on North Side
Sunday would have been Chicago's pride parade, but with the COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests, a march for Black trans lives will be held instead, bringing the LGBTQ movement back to its roots.
Chicago Shootings: Amaria Jones, 13, among 11 killed over Father's Day weekend
"I turned around and my baby was on the ground holding her neck, reaching out saying mom."
Racist graffiti scrawled on Kiddy Kare Preschool and Kindergarten in Brighton Park
A racist message was discovered scribbled on the side of a preschool in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
Uncle Ben's joins Aunt Jemima in brand overhaul amid concerns about racial stereotyping
The owner of the Uncle Ben's brand of rice says the brand will "evolve" in response to concerns about racial stereotyping.
Evanston to hold first-ever Juneteenth Parade, virtually
Juneteenth is the day the last enslaved people in Texas were freed on June 19, 1865.
